Crime
33-year-old Shelby Cody found shot dead in northeast Austin
The motive for the killing remains unknown, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
Austin Police are investigating the homicide of 33-year-old Shelby Wayne Cody, whose body was discovered with gunshot wounds near the intersection of U.S. 290 and Calidad Drive on Thursday, November 7th.
Police believe Cody was shot at the scene and later transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The motive for the killing remains unknown, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS or Capital Area Crime Stoppers.
A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Shelby proudly served his country in Afghanistan as a member of the United States Army, where he earned the distinguished Combat Infantry Badge, along with other honors for his bravery and dedication.
Shelbyโs legacy lives on through his loving family and friends.
He is survived by his father, Charles Cody, and stepmother, Joanne; his mother, Beverly Witcher, and stepfather, Shane; and his beloved older sister, Kelly โJellyโ Goertz, along with her husband, Clint, and their son, Ike.
His family also includes his older brother, Clayton Cody, and Claytonโs fiancรฉe, Tina Schulte, as well as his stepsisters, Heather Rupert and Lauren Konarek, and stepbrothers, Wesley Harkins and Gunnar Witcher.
Shelby was deeply devoted to his girlfriend, Katie Wolf. Their love was evident to all who knew them, as they were inseparable and cherished every moment together.
His memory will be forever held close by his family, friends, and loved ones, who will remember his courage, kindness, and the joy he brought to their lives.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho โ A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Lukeโs Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police departmentโs public statement did not release the teenagerโs name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenagerโs parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.